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PF08 YZA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,213 mi
Last recorded44,213 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 YZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 44,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak around oil filter

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

o/s/f brake grabbing/binding

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on treads

Fail 24 May 2019 44,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak around oil filter

n/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edges of treads

n/s/r tyre approaching wear markers

o/s/f brake grabbing/binding

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on treads

Pass 16 May 2018 36,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 33,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 27,708 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 27,708 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 21,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 21,879 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 16,208 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2013 13,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 8,538 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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PF08 YZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF08 YZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF08 YZA registered?

PF08 YZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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